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Don’t Miss AppleSauce Basketball!

Throughout the year at the WHCA, we offer the Applesauce Basketball Program and it has been massively popular year-round. Both winter sessions filled up almost overnight, but luckily there are still spots available for the ages 5 to 7 program starting February 25. Register for that session here. Only 3 spots remain!

For those looking to find out more about Applesauce Basketball, it is a 6-week program led by a basketball coach to teach youth all the skills and drills for when they hit the b-ball court. Participants receive a reversible jersey and will leave the program with greater confidence in their basketball skills. Sessions run year-round and we will send out updates in advance for sessions so you will have lots of opportunity to register if you happen to miss previous Applesauce Programming.

So snag your spot today and we will see you on the court!

Calgary’s Celebration of Sport

Calgary is hub for sport. From beginner level sports to professional teams and organization, the community is strong. Not only is the passion strong within the community, it is within those people and organizations that volunteer and give back the gift of sport to others.

As reported on the VisitCalgary website, “In support of sport in Calgary, The Celebration of Sport 2018 event recognizes the people and organizations that make Calgary an incredible world-class sports city.

This years event will be comprised of a late afternoon reception, short awards ceremony and an expert panel discussion on sport. The event will be memorable and offer excellent networking opportunities with athletes, sport organizations, business and community leaders, and government officials. More than 500 attendees are expected this year.

100% of proceeds from the event will go to support amateur sport in the city, and programs that encourage sport participation, like All Sport One Day.

Purchase your ticket to the Celebration of Sport 2018 today and together let’s support the continued success of athletes and sport organizations in Calgary.

For more information or to purchase your tickets, please visit the Sport Calgary website.

Saturday Sports @WHCA

This September, your WHCA will be hosting a six week program full of fun, learning and games! Saturday sports will help kids engage in physical activity, learn techniques, rules and get out of the house on Saturday mornings.

Registration is required and you may do so in the office . Don’t want to come in? Email programs@westhillhurst.com or 403.283.0464 ext 4

Hybrid Hockey League

The West Hillhurst Community Association is proud to host the 2018 Spring Cross-Ice 3-on-3 League (+ stick-handling camp and detailed skating lessons).

Keep your skills and talent sharp over the spring / summer months and learn the benefits of Cross-Ice hockey. As stated by Hockey Canada, “the difference in skill-development opportunities with cross-ice or half-ice hockey are significant: players receive five times more passes and take six times more shots. They’re called on to have to make more decisions more quickly and are overall, more engaged in the game.

“Skater aren’t the only ones seeing an increase in action; the goalies are also learning more quickly the basics of better body positioning. Our goalies are actually exhausted at the end. Instead of facing 15 shots, they’re facing 20 to 30 shots every nine minutes. It’s just shot after shot after shot at them.”

Games will be played in each end-zone and the neutral-zone will be used each Tuesday to teach detailed balance and edge work. Each of the sessions will be taught taught by one of three professional figure skating coaches. These are individual lessons as there will be at least two coaches per ice time. There will also be a full one hour session on May 3. These sessions are included in the cost of the league.

There are multiple age and skill divisions available at a cost of $350.00 that includes 13, one (1) hour ice times on Tuesdays & Thursdays during April 10 – May 29, 2018. For more information or to register, contact info@hybridhockey.ca

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Coming this Spring @ WHCA

Spring is slowly arriving and so is the the warm weather. It is finally apparent that the days are getting longer and we all know that means spring and summer activities are open for registration and beginning soon. My favourite time of year, it’s time to plan some great activities for the warm season. Are you wanting to get yourself, family or kiddos involved in some awesome sports and activities to fill their long days out-of-school? Check out some of the activities that are currently open for registration and will start in spring.

WHCA Spring/ Summer Recreation 2018

For more information, contact programs@westhillhurst.com or healthclub@westhillhurst.com. Want to see what else is going on at WHCA for the month of March? Check out our full website here.

Go Canada Go! The Winter Olympics are Here!

In just three days, the world comes together on the largest international sport stage. The opening ceremonies of the XXIII Olympic Winter Games takes place on February 9, 2018 in Pyeongchang, South Korea. It is expected that thousands of people will attend the event to cheer on their favourite athletes and country. There is 16 days of full winter sport action in events such as: curling, speed skating, skiing, hockey, figure skating and more. After the 16 days of fast paced action, the 2018 Paralympics will begin on Thursday, March 9, 2018 for ten exhilarating days of the best athletics.

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From all of us at WHCA, we wish all the Canadian athletes, coaches, families and attendees the safest travels and games. We all look forward to cheering on our country to victory. The best of luck to all who are competing. Bring home the gold and forever remember the experience.

Are you planning on binge watching the entire Olympics? Or do you have certain sports that you don’t want to miss? Check out the full schedule of events here. Be sure to check your local networks and television channels to find out when events take place. Do you want to find out more about the host city, events and festivities taking place or just more information on the International Olympic Committee (IOC)? Get more information here.

We look forward to watch and cheering on the Canadian team during this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Tell us what your favourite events are to watch and why!